Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 43-32NT-5-01 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is unrestricted. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24(b). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 445110, with a small business standard of 23.0 million. Beltsville Human Nutrition Center is to define, through research, the role of foods and its components in optimizing human health and reducing the risk of nutritionally related disorders in the population. Scientists and the Center approach this by conducting research to understand how dietary factors interact with generic physiological, sociological and environmental factors to affect the health of U.S. Population so diversified by ethnicity, gender, lifestyle, and environment. To carry on these studies, the products shall be ordered on a continuous basis by the BHNRC staff and delivered on a continuous basis, until 9/30/2005. Shipped F.O.B. destination with inside delivery to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. The Government intends to award on a sole source basis to SYSCO Food Services Baltimore, P.O. Box 64147, Baltimore, MD 21264. The minimum requirement is not limited to the following items: (1) Various Fruits, like oranges, apples, banana, Kiwi, canned fruits, etc. various pies, meats, roasted beans, fish, chicken, frozen juices, croissant, muffins, bread, raw rice, produce like, tomatoes, celery, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, salad dressings, drinks, etc. All of the above items will be ordered in multiple quantities. All items will be awarded pending the availability of funds for Fiscal Year, 2005. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR Clauses, provisions, and addendums: 52.212-1 Instructions to OfferorsCCommercial Items; 52.212-2 EvaluationCCommercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and CertificationsCCommercial Items; 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items; 52-215-5 Contract Terms and Conditions - Required to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCCommercial Items; 52-.232-18 Availability of Funds (APRIL 1984) and 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. In paragraph (b) 52.212-5, the following apply: 52-2222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222.37, 52.232-34, 52,225-3, 52-225-13, 52-225-15, 52.222-70 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (JAN 1999) (DEVIATION) (USDA). (a) The offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d) (i.e., the VETS-100 report required by FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has ( ), has not ( ), submitted the most recent report required by 38 USC 4212(d). (b) An offeror who checks Ahas not@ may not be awarded a contract until the required report is filed. CONTRACT PAYMENTS (MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER) Electronic Funds Transfer compliance with 31 CFR 208. To facilitate EFT for contract payments) requires the submission of information by the contractor to the payment office. Upon award, the contractor shall contract the Miscellaneous Payments Section at the National Finance Center (NFC) to initiate the enrollment process of the Vendor Express Program (VXP), which will result in a number being assigned to the contractor for payment under EFT. NFC can be reached at 1-800-421-0323 or at www.nfc.usda.gov. All offerors must include completed copies of 52-212-3 (Representations and Certifications) and 52.222-70 (Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements). Fax quotations are acceptable to Veena Singh at (301) 504-5235 on or before October 5, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. (EST). Quotations shall include specifications and other such information corresponding to the requirement which demonstrates the capabilities of the equipment for meeting the requirement. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Response time of the items offered to meet the Government requirement; (II) price; transportation, and delivery time. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Anticipated award date is Oct. 5, 2004.